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Finding the Third Proportional to 207,906 and 321,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 207,906 and 321,795 is: 498,071.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207,906 : 321,795 = 321,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207,906/321,795 = 321,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207,906x = 321,795 × 321,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207,906x = 103,552,022,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,552,022,025/207,906
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,071.35

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